Busan · SummerMonth summary
Busan weather in August
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
24°C – 30°C
🌧 Rainy days
52% of days
☀️ Sunshine
12.0h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Summer
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
7.5/10
📅 📅 Best month
May (7.8/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Busan in August?
✅ Good
✅ Yes if: you're willing to accept showers in exchange for lower prices and fewer tourists.
❌ No if: you're planning 100% outdoor activities — rain is frequent.
Our take: August is a good time to visit Busan. May remains slightly better (+0.3 pts).
By trip type
Busan in August by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ✅ Good
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : ✅ Good
- 💰 💰 Budget : 🌿 Shoulder
Local context
What to expect in August
🎯 Peak cultural season — museums and sites accessible in good weather conditions In the height of summer, Busan sees high temperatures (30°C). Heat is a factor for outdoor activities. With 52% of rainy days, always have indoor alternatives planned. A good balance between weather and crowds, even if May (7.8/10) remains theoretically better.
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Month-by-month comparison
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rain % | Precip mm | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌫️ January | -3°C | 7°C | 12% | 1.3 | 9.0h | 5.5/10 |
| 🌫️ February | -2°C | 8°C | 18% | 1.9 | 10.0h | 5.7/10 |
| ⛅ March | 4°C | 14°C | 27% | 3.0 | 10.3h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌤️ April | 9°C | 18°C | 26% | 4.1 | 11.4h | 7.3/10 |
| 🌤️ May | 13°C | 22°C | 28% | 3.9 | 11.4h | 7.8/10 |
| 🌤️ June | 18°C | 26°C | 38% | 6.8 | 10.8h | 7.8/10 |
| 🌤️ July | 23°C | 28°C | 53% | 8.9 | 10.3h | 7.6/10 |
| 🌤️ August | 24°C | 30°C | 52% | 6.9 | 12.0h | 7.5/10 |
| 🌤️ September | 20°C | 26°C | 44% | 8.5 | 9.1h | 7.5/10 |
| 🌤️ October | 13°C | 21°C | 22% | 3.2 | 10.0h | 7.6/10 |
| ⛅ November | 5°C | 15°C | 13% | 1.4 | 9.6h | 7.1/10 |
| 🌫️ December | -2°C | 8°C | 12% | 1.1 | 9.0h | 5.8/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source
Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In August, Busan averages 30°C, 52% rainy days and 12.0h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 7.5/10.
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Comparison
August vs May (best month)
The best month is May (score 7.8/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : -8°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : -24%
- ☀️ Sunshine : -0.6h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Busan in August
Is August a good time to visit Busan?
August is an excellent time to visit Busan (score 7.5/10). With 30°C, 12.0h of sunshine and 52% rain, conditions are very favourable.
Does it rain a lot in Busan in August?
Yes, 52% of days see rain in August. Plan some indoor activities as backup.
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